
New Zealand Blood Shortage: Why Plasma Donations Matter Now
From Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief
Published 4/28/2026

From Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief
Published 4/28/2026
New Zealand needs more people to roll up their sleeves, and Duncan is making the case pretty clearly: this is one of the simplest ways to save a life. Scott Sinclair from NZ Blood joins Duncan to explain the difference between blood, plasma and platelets, why red cell levels are low, and why common…